Residential Counselor, Swing Shift DOE

Description

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life‑changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

Join a mission‑driven organization that truly values its employees! This is a full‑time position with excellent benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck
• Financial protection - life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Retirement security - 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation
• Work‑life balance - a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third
• Upfront sick leave - 80 hours of front‑loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1
• Paid holidays - 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them
• Student loan forgiveness - As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.
• Additional perks – flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

At VOA Oregon, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, making a real difference in our community. Apply today!

Position Close Date: 1/23/2026

The Residential Counselor provides support to clients in a therapeutic residential setting, helping maintain a safe, structured, and recovery‑focused environment. Working directly in the milieu, this position promotes positive interactions, models healthy behaviors, supports daily routines and activities, and responds to crises using trauma‑informed strategies. Residential Counselors build rapport with clients through everyday interactions, such as conversations, recreational activities, and shared routines to strengthen engagement and trust.

Additionally, Residential Counselors play a key role in fostering accountability, stability, and participation in treatment both on‑site and during community activities.

A high school diploma or GED is required for this role. In addition to the education requirement, experience working or volunteering in a residential, behavioral health, or substance use treatment setting is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, client‑centered environment with frequent interactions with individuals experiencing substance use and co‑occurring mental health challenges. Additionally, completion of coursework in addiction studies, psychology, social work, or a related field of human services is preferred.

Completion of peer support or similar lived‑experience training relevant to behavioral health is also beneficial. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be used to satisfy these requirements.

List all certifications, licenses, or registrations required or preferred for the role. Examples: CADC I/II, QMHA/QMHP, CPR/First Aid certification, valid Oregon driver’s license, etc. Indicate if the credential must be obtained at hire or within a specified timeframe.

• Provides supervision and daily support to clients in the residential setting, including building rapport through everyday interactions such as conversations, recreational activities, and shared routines to maintain a safe, recovery‑focused, and structured environment that fosters engagement in treatment.
• Conducts regular headcounts, walkthroughs, and location checks to ensure client accountability, support safety protocols, and…